Refs gear up for Festival matches

19 June 2009 | 2:39 pm

A group of budding referees have started their preparations for next week’s matches at the AFC U14 Girls Festival of Football today.

Qatar hand Metsu new deal

19 June 2009 | 11:29 am

Qatar have extended the contract of their coach Bruno Metsu until 2014 with an aim to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil.

Okada under fire after Aussie loss

19 June 2009 | 10:11 am

Japan coach Takeshi Okada has come under fire for a lack of tactics after the Blue Samurai lost 2-1 to Australia in their last FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Pohang seek return to glory days

19 June 2009 | 10:10 am

Former kings of Asia, Pohang Steelers, are looking to reclaim their crown as they prepare for the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League next week.

Juninho signs up for Al Gharafa

19 June 2009 | 10:04 am

Former Brazilian playmaker Juninho has signed a two-year deal with Qatar champions Al Gharafa for a fee believed to be in the region of 2.5 million euros, a record in the Gulf state\'s championship.

Iraq want Milutinovic to stay on

19 June 2009 | 10:00 am

Iraq Football Association President Hussain Saeed would like Bora Milutinovic to continue as the national team coach after the FIFA Confederations Cup.